 Business Training Programme
Last week for applications!
Our High Streets Team is inviting applications for free business training to develop an existing or new income stream.
On completion of the training programme, there will be an opportunity to apply for a business grant of up to £1000 with 50% match fund - this means you will need to contribute up to £500 depending on how much grant money you apply for.
Bespoke one-to-one training will be delivered at your venue or online and at a time and pace that suits you.
We aim to complete the application selection process during September 2023 and begin training soon thereafter.
Funding is strictly limited, conditions apply.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 17th September
 In person event: How to Get the Most Out of Your Marketing
Event organiser: NatWest Islington Branch
Opportunity to meet the Enterprise Manager for North London, Stewart Smith and other like minded business owners as there will be opportunity for networking before and after the presentation.
If you run your own business or if you are responsible for the marketing of a small business, you will know it isn’t something that just happens. Stop wasting time and money and energy on the wrong marketing or by not marketing consistently. Marketing needs a strategy, a reason and purpose and a plan. This talk will help you understand how to market your business properly, with consistency, a purpose and with results.
Date & Time: Thursday 14th September, 10am - 11:30am
Location: Natwest Islington Branch, 40 Islington High Street, London, N1 8XX (Map)
 In person event - Tendering for Success
Event organiser: Newable
Discover the secrets to excelling in the fiercely competitive world of contract procurement. Join us for a transformative event that will equip you with the knowledge, strategies and skills required to secure lucrative contracts and propel your business to new heights.
Our expert speaker will guide you through the tendering and pitching process empowering you to develop winning bids, secure valuable contracts, and drive business growth.
What will you learn:
- How to navigate the tendering landscape
- What to consider when creating a winning bid strategy
- The compliance and legal considerations
- How to build strong business relationships
- Tips and tricks for post-award contract management
Companies must:
- Be based in London
- Be registered in the UK
- Meet the SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) criteria according to the European SME definition
- Have a minimum annual sales of £50,000 in the next year
Date & Time: Thursday 14th September, 10am - 12pm
 Lunch and Learn: Grow an engaged audience online
Event organiser: Enterprise Nation
In this Lunch and Learn, we are joined by Daisy Morris. Daisy is a social media strategist and founder of the social media consultancy and digital community The Selfhood.
This workshop will teach you the practical theory behind growing an engaged and meaningful community on social media.
Key takeaways from this session:
- Find your community online and create connections with them
- Create a community lifecycle, taking them from discovery to conversion
- Learn about future trends for community building and the strategy behind growing an engaged audience online
During the webinar, you'll also have the chance to ask Daisy any questions about how to grow an engaged online community for your small business.
Date & Time: Tuesday 19th Sep 2023, 12pm - 12:45pm
 In person event: Funding & Opportunities for E-Commerce
Event organiser: British Library Business & IP Centre
Are you looking for funding and opportunities to boost your business?
Join our workshop to gain insights into various sources of funding and potential grants, loans and other opportunities that can help you grow your business.
In this workshop you will learn about e-commerce platforms and gain awareness and knowledge on how to identify areas for development. You will also be equipped with the necessary tools to identify potential sources of funding and learn more about funding opportunities.
Date & Time: Wednesday 20th September, 11am - 12:30pm
Location: British Library Business & IP Centre, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB (Map)
 Find the best support for your business
Tower Hamlets Council has partnered with London Business Hub’s Wayfinder scheme to help small businesses connect with trusted, expert advice and support.
We know businesses need a helping hand from experts who understand what support is readily available to them - experts who can do all the hard work and connect businesses to impartial and excellent quality advice.
All you need to do is register using the link below and our local Wayfinder will contact you. They will then guide you through your support journey.
 Workspace – Craft Central
Studios and co-working spaces for makers, creatives and craftspeople
Are you looking for a new base for your creative business? Join our community at Craft Central, near Canary Wharf, and benefit from a 50% reduction in your first 3 months, on application.
Craft Central is the community for makers, creatives, and craftspeople in East London. Our flagship building offers studios and co-working spaces in an iconic building on the Isle of Dogs, an area packed with industrial history. A range of sizes is available to suit your needs. From 92 sqft - 316 sqft. Prices from £370.52.inc.VAT. Price includes heating, power, wifi, VAT, free use of our 1,000 sq ft gallery space, a teaching/workshop room, shared sinks, a communal kitchen (with free tea, coffee and milk), breakout area, and access 24/7.
Review from one of our studio's holders:
‘The studios are spacious and newly built units, with hot desks, meeting rooms, and exhibition space. The building has been adapted to fit an array of studios for designers, makers, and small businesses and has great breakout spaces to network and meet the other makers. The studios, social space and potential to hold workshops are a fantastic part of what makes Craft Central really a special place to work’
Contact Craft Central to book a visit or call us at 0207 538 0819
 Workspace - Trinity Buoy Wharf
Trinity Buoy Wharf, is a centre for arts and creative industries, located where the River Lea joins the Thames. This is a wonderful place with London's only lighthouse along with a range of old buildings and new ones made from recycled shipping containers. We have a cafe and a diner on site along with a wonderful range of tenants including ENO prop making, Thames Clippers HQ and pier, an art college and lots of makers, musicians, photographers and artists. It is a 12 minute walk from Canning Town Station (Jubilee Line and DLR) and East India DLR. Plenty of cycle parking, plus car parking for tenants. We offer a 5% discount for LBTH residents and businesses. Fast Broadband available via a third party.
Studio A, Container City Building
- 478 sq.ft (44 sq.m)
- £1,290/month rent & service charge excluding VAT
- Office/workspace – ground floor, main room, meeting room, kitchen
Studio 5, Proving House
- 120 sq.ft (11 sq.m)
- £350/month rent & service charge excluding VAT
- Workshop – ground floor, rectangular room, with sink
- Available from August 2023
Studio 28, Clipper House
- 580 sq.ft – 54 sq.m
- £1,540 a month excluding VAT
- Workspace/office – first floor, meeting room, kitchen, Thames facing balcony
Fat Boys Diner
- Original American Diner – 28 covers inside, 16-20 outside
- Operator required
- Contact us for further details
If intersted in any of the locations above please contact:- TBW Workspace on workspace@trinitybuoywharf.com.
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